Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm is only a half hour's drive northwest of San Antonio.

Texas created a $1.4 billion fund to help pay for projects to guard against destructive flooding. But after learning that so many local communities turned down the money, two lawmakers who approved the program acknowledged it was flawed.

A wet weather pattern for the Alamo City is taking shape

Texas Voters just overwhelmingly approved $20 billion to be spent on improving the state’s water supply, infrastructure and education over the next 20 years. But that funding is just the beginning — and it will only go so far in addressing a crisis that threatens the future of Texas, a state where the powers that be will not acknowledge the effects of climate change.

The Alamo City won't see a freeze this week, but rain is likely Thursday.

It will be a windy day with cool temperatures. Rain chances will stay at about 20%.

Severe thunderstorms could develop between about 9 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday, mainly to the east of 281. There is a risk of damaging wind and large hail.

As the fall weather begins to cool, this is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors of Texas. The state has an abundance of hiking options to choose from. Regions covered include the Panhandle Plains, prairies and lakes, Piney Woods, Gulf Coast, South Texas Plains, Hill Country, and Big Bend. What makes Texas hiking unique? What dangers and challenges should hikers be prepared for? And which hikes best capture the spirit of Texas?

Wednesday and Sundays will be the most congested days for road travel, according to the DPS.

The Rio Grande — the border river shared by the United States and Mexico is experiencing a severe water crisis demanding urgent attention. That’s according to a new study that calls for immediate investments in solutions.